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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Other Places To Get Help

Online Resources

National Coalition for the Homeless
Web Address: http://www.nationalhomeless.org/index.html
 

The National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH) provides a network for homeless people to connect with services and organizations that can provide help. The NCH Web site provides resources and information at the national, state, and local levels.


U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration
Web Address: http://www.doleta.gov
 

This division of the U.S. Department of Labor provides regional, state, and local employment resources. This site also provides resources and information for career planning, job training, and employment trends.


Organizations

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
112 South Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA  22314
Phone: (703) 838-9808
Fax: (703) 838-9805
Web Address: http://www.aamft.org
 

The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) is the association for marriage and family therapy professionals. The Web site provides resources for the public, including a therapist locator, consumer updates on family health topics, and information about therapy.


American Psychological Association
750 First Street, N.E.
Washington, DC  20002
Phone: (202) 336-5500
1-800-374-2721
TDD: (202) 336-6123
Web Address: http://www.apa.org
 

The American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States. The organization's Web site provides a help center for the public and information about psychological health topics.


Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
8730 Georgia Avenue
Suite 600
Silver Spring, MD  20910
Phone: (240) 485-1001
Fax: (240) 485-1035
Web Address: www.adaa.org
 

The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) works to improve the lives of people who have anxiety disorders. Members of the association are people who have or are interested in anxiety disorders as well as health professionals who conduct research and treat people with anxiety disorders.


International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS)
60 Revere Drive
Suite 500
Northbrook, IL  60062
Phone: (847) 480-9028
Fax: (847) 480-9282
E-mail: istss@istss.org
Web Address: http://www.istss.org
 

The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) is an international forum for sharing research, clinical strategies, and public policy concerns on traumatic stress. The society offers newsletters and other publications, conferences, and links from its Web site to other organizations that have the same interests.


International Stress Management Association, USA
E-mail: info@isma-usa.org
Web Address: www.isma-usa.org
 

The International Stress Management Association (ISMA) promotes sound knowledge and best practices in the prevention and reduction of human stress. ISMA publishes a professional journal, the International Journal of Stress Management, and has branches in 13 countries. The Web site has a library of consumer-oriented articles by members, a list of books written by members, and information about stress assessment tools.


National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Veterans Administration Medical Center (116D)
215 North Main Street
White River Junction, VT  05009
Phone: (802) 296-6300
E-mail: ncptsd@ncptsd.org
Web Address: http://www.ncptsd.va.gov
 

The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It carries out a broad range of activities, including research, education, and training to help understand, diagnose, and treat post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans. The center also cooperates with other government agencies and with nongovernmental organizations concerned with the effect of traumatic events on emotional health. It publishes a wide variety of information, most of which is available on the Web site. The National Center for PTSD does not provide treatment for individuals, does not become involved in compensation or benefits claims, and does not make referrals to therapists or support groups for nonveterans with PTSD.


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Last Updated: February 23, 2007
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